Lego has announced that the new 2013 Horizon Express will be arriving on January 26 on Lego Shop@Home. This sleek new model is much different from the trains released before it, as it is part of the new eXpert line. It is similar to the Creator series line of sets. They are fancier in the sense that there is more attention to detail; this train is no exception. The Horizon Express will have movable doors, a removable engine, and detachable train car roofs. The Horizon Express will come with 1,351 pieces, three train cars, 6 minifigures and accessories. The train measures up to 31″ in length. Of the three train cars, there is the main engine train car. You are able to place the conductor in with ease, and the best part of this train car is the engine. There is a little place-holder engine, which allows you to replace it with the 8878 Rechargeable Battery Box, 8887 Transformer 10V DC, 8884 IR Receiver, 8879 IR Speed Remote Control, 88002 Train Motor and 8870 Lights. I don’t really like the idea of having to buy additional motors. I would expect these sorts of things right out of the box, but then again, if you purchased the 10219 Maersk train or the 3677 Red Cargo train, you can buy one type of engine and just use it for all of them. The other two train cars are for passengers. The first passenger car can seat up to 3 minifigures. A funny little detail that has been left out of many train sets up to now: a bathroom! The passenger train car features one now. These little details are great additions and they impress me; it just shows how much work Lego puts into designing these sets. The third passenger car is a dining car, which is fully equipped with food, drinks, seats, and a server.
The 10233 Horizon Express will set you back $129.99, but it looks like a great set. Again, it is going to be available for purchase December 26, the day after Christmas. So if you are the type of person to shop after the holidays are over, look no further than Lego Shop@Home!
